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PNE to LGW: distance & flight time
Philadelphia (Northeast Philadelphia Airport) → London (London Gatwick Airport)
3,535 mi
5,689 km · 3,072 nm
7h 24m
estimated nonstop flight time
+5h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
3,535 miles nonstop takes roughly 7h 24m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 5-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- PNE — Northeast Philadelphia Airport · Philadelphia, United States
- LGW — London Gatwick Airport · London, United Kingdom
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near PNE
- PHL · Philadelphia International Airport19 mi away
- NXX · Willow Grove Naval Air Station/Joint Reserve Base11 mi away
- LLY · South Jersey Regional Airport13 mi away
- BBX · Wings Field14 mi away
Near LGW
- LHR · London Heathrow Airport25 mi away
- KRH · Redhill Aerodrome5 mi away
- BQH · London Biggin Hill Airport16 mi away
- ESH · Shoreham Airport22 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is PNE from LGW?
The flight distance from Philadelphia (PNE) to London (LGW) is 3,535 miles (5,689 km, 3,072 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from PNE to LGW?
A nonstop flight takes about 7h 24m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Philadelphia and London?
London is 5 hours ahead of Philadelphia.
What is the cheapest way to fly from PNE to LGW?
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